Hermanda Booker Killed in Bus Accident in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY -- A two-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian claimed the life of 29-year-old teacher Hermanda Booker in Brooklyn, NY Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
It appears the incident took place at Kings Highway and Nostrand Avenue about 6:45 a.m.
Mrs. Booker was reportedly en route to her jobs as a Special Education teacher when she was struck by a mini-van. Within moments, Mrs. Booker--left in the roadway after the first collision--was subsequently struck by a school bus. Mrs. Booker, who suffered a cardiac arrest in the incident, was taken to Beth Israel Hospital. The report claims she later died from her injuries. Police say the drivers of both vehicles stayed at the scene of the incident.
The official investigation is ongoing and may reveal more details as it concludes.
The report provided no further information.
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